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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.67 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.67 and 12.56 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.67 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.67 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.67 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.06/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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