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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 19.71 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 19.71 and 12.35 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 19.71 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/19.71 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 19.71 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.47/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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