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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.67 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.67 and 9.70 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.67 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.67 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.67 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.80/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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