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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 19.80 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 19.80 and 12.08 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 19.80 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/19.80 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 19.80 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.18/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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