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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 19.79 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 19.79 and 13.12 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 19.79 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/19.79 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 19.79 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.64/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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