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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.96, 19.47 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.96, 19.47 and 12.54 is: 18.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.96 : 19.47 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.96/19.47 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.96x = 19.47 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.96x = 244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.15/12.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.84

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