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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.54 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.54 and 12.71 is: 19.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.54 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.54 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.54 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.36/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.05

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