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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 19.35 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 19.35 and 10.37 is: 15.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 19.35 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/19.35 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 19.35 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.66/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.57

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