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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.96, 19.32 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.96, 19.32 and 12.38 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.96 : 19.32 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.96/19.32 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.96x = 19.32 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.96x = 239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.09/12.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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