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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.53 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.53 and 8.50 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 19.53 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/19.53 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 19.53 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.01/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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