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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 19.64 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 19.64 and 12.49 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 19.64 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/19.64 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 19.64 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.30/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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