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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.84, 19.14 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.84, 19.14 and 12.45 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.84 : 19.14 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.84/19.14 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.84x = 19.14 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.84x = 238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.29/12.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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