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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.94, 19.41 and 4.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.94, 19.41 and 4.93 is: 7.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.94 : 19.41 = 4.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.94/19.41 = 4.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.94x = 19.41 × 4.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.94x = 95.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.62/12.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.39

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