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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.35, 28.95 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.35, 28.95 and 12.12 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.35 : 28.95 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.35/28.95 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.35x = 28.95 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.35x = 350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.87/19.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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