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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.64 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.64 and 12.54 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.64 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.64 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.64 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.29/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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