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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.41 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.41 and 8.45 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.41 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.41 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.41 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.92/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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