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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.86, 19.11 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.86, 19.11 and 12.38 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.86 : 19.11 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.86/19.11 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.86x = 19.11 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.86x = 236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.52/12.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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