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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.84, 19.22 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.84, 19.22 and 8.82 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.84 : 19.22 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.84/19.22 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.84x = 19.22 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.84x = 169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.48/12.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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