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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.98, 19.31 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.98, 19.31 and 12.85 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.98 : 19.31 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.98/19.31 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.98x = 19.31 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.98x = 248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.13/12.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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