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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.49 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.49 and 12.07 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.49 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.49 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.49 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.24/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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