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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.75 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.75 and 8.65 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.75 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.75 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.75 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.87/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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