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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 19.61 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 19.61 and 12.89 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 19.61 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/19.61 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 19.61 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.71/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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