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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 19.86 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 19.86 and 12.78 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 19.86 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/19.86 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 19.86 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.81/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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