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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.69 and 7.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.69 and 7.78 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.69 = 7.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.69 = 7.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.69 × 7.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.22/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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