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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.88, 19.18 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.88, 19.18 and 12.86 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.88 : 19.18 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.88/19.18 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.88x = 19.18 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.88x = 246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.65/12.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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