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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.77 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.77 and 12.99 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.77 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.77 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.77 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.68/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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