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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.88, 19.42 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.88, 19.42 and 11.76 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.88 : 19.42 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.88/19.42 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.88x = 19.42 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.88x = 228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.38/12.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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