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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 19.38 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 19.38 and 12.60 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 19.38 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/19.38 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 19.38 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.19/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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