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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.60 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.60 and 12.40 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.60 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.60 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.60 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.04/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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