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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.28 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.28 and 11.01 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.28 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.28 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.28 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.27/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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