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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.87, 19.22 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.87, 19.22 and 11.07 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.87 : 19.22 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.87/19.22 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.87x = 19.22 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.87x = 212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.77/12.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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