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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.15, 19.64 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.15, 19.64 and 12.14 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.15 : 19.64 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.15/19.64 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.15x = 19.64 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.15x = 238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.43/13.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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