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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 19.20 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 19.20 and 12.58 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 19.20 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/19.20 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 19.20 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.39/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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