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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.97, 19.37 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.97, 19.37 and 10.96 is: 16.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.97 : 19.37 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.97/19.37 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.97x = 19.37 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.97x = 212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.30/12.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.37

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