Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.68 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.68 and 6 is: 9
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13.12 : 19.68 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13.12/19.68 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13.12x = 19.68 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13.12x = 118.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118.08/13.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9
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