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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.68 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.68 and 12.90 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.68 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.68 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.68 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.87/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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