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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.83, 19.24 and 6.06 is: 9.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.83 : 19.24 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.83/19.24 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.83x = 19.24 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.83x = 116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.58/12.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.08

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