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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 19.67 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 19.67 and 12.02 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 19.67 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/19.67 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 19.67 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.27/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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