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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 19.56 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 19.56 and 12.68 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 19.56 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/19.56 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 19.56 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.96/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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