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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 19.69 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 19.69 and 12.76 is: 19.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 19.69 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/19.69 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 19.69 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.24/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.02

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