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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 19.68 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 19.68 and 12.06 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 19.68 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/19.68 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 19.68 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.34/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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