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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.74 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.74 and 12.58 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.74 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.74 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.74 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.33/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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