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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.96, 19.41 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.96, 19.41 and 9.36 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.96 : 19.41 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.96/19.41 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.96x = 19.41 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.96x = 181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.68/12.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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