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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 19.18 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 19.18 and 12.38 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 19.18 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/19.18 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 19.18 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.45/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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