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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.92, 19.27 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.92, 19.27 and 12.53 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.92 : 19.27 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.92/19.27 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.92x = 19.27 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.92x = 241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.45/12.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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