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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.95, 19.41 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.95, 19.41 and 6.95 is: 10.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.95 : 19.41 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.95/19.41 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.95x = 19.41 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.95x = 134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.90/12.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.42

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