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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.37 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.37 and 12.74 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.37 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.37 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.37 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.71/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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