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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.89, 19.26 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.89, 19.26 and 9.86 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.89 : 19.26 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.89/19.26 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.89x = 19.26 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.89x = 189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.81/12.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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