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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.59 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.59 and 7.98 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.59 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.59 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.59 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.33/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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