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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.50 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.50 and 12.42 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.50 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.50 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.50 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.19/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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