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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.66 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.66 and 12.43 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.66 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.66 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.66 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.37/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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