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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 19.69 and 8.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 19.69 and 8.05 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.69 = 8.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.69 = 8.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.69 × 8.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.50/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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