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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.80 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.80 and 12.47 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.80 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.80 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.80 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.99/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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