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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.82 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.82 and 12.70 is: 19.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.82 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.82 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.82 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.71/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.27

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