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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.59 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.59 and 13.08 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.59 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.59 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.59 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.24/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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