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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.84, 19.13 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.84, 19.13 and 12.43 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.84 : 19.13 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.84/19.13 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.84x = 19.13 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.84x = 237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.79/12.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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