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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 19.76 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 19.76 and 8.67 is: 13.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 19.76 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/19.76 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 19.76 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.28/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.00

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