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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 19.25 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 19.25 and 12.31 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 19.25 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/19.25 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 19.25 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.86/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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