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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.99, 19.47 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.99, 19.47 and 8.48 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.99 : 19.47 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.99/19.47 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.99x = 19.47 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.99x = 165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.06/12.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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