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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.69 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.69 and 13.15 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.69 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.69 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.69 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.92/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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