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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 19.85 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 19.85 and 12.27 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 19.85 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/19.85 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 19.85 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.50/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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