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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.43 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.43 and 12.60 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.43 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.43 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.43 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.76/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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