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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 18.21 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 18.21 and 12.77 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 18.21 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/18.21 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 18.21 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.39/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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