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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.40 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.40 and 12.24 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.40 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.40 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.40 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.39/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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