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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.56 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.56 and 12.80 is: 19.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.56 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.56 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.56 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.27/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.05

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