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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 19.49 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 19.49 and 12.86 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 19.49 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/19.49 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 19.49 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.72/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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