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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.85, 19.28 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.85, 19.28 and 6.76 is: 10.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.85 : 19.28 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.85/19.28 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.85x = 19.28 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.85x = 130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.33/12.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.14

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