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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.20, 19.80 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.20, 19.80 and 8.69 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.20 : 19.80 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.20/19.80 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.20x = 19.80 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.20x = 172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.06/13.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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