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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.87 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.87 and 12.44 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.87 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.87 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.87 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.18/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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