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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 19.61 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 19.61 and 12.90 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 19.61 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/19.61 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 19.61 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.97/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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