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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.86, 19.16 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.86, 19.16 and 12.66 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.86 : 19.16 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.86/19.16 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.86x = 19.16 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.86x = 242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.57/12.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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