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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.90, 19.29 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.90, 19.29 and 9.66 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.90 : 19.29 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.90/19.29 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.90x = 19.29 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.90x = 186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.34/12.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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