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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.75 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.75 and 12.90 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.75 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.75 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.75 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.74/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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