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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.11, 19.69 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.11, 19.69 and 12.50 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.11 : 19.69 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.11/19.69 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.11x = 19.69 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.11x = 246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.13/13.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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