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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 19.32 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 19.32 and 8.38 is: 12.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 19.32 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/19.32 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 19.32 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.86/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.56

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