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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.76 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.76 and 12.40 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.76 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.76 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.76 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.02/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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