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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.25 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.25 and 12.85 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.25 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.25 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.25 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.39/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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