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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.94, 17.86 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.94, 17.86 and 7.19 is: 9.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 17.86 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/17.86 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 17.86 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.33/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.92

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