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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 19.46 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 19.46 and 11.93 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 19.46 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/19.46 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 19.46 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.00/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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