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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.86 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.86 and 13.17 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.86 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.86 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.86 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.56/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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