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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 19.77 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 19.77 and 11.80 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 19.77 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/19.77 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 19.77 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.13/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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