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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.99, 19.50 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.99, 19.50 and 10.35 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.99 : 19.50 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.99/19.50 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.99x = 19.50 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.99x = 201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.83/12.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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