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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 19.87 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 19.87 and 8.50 is: 12.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 19.87 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/19.87 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 19.87 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.90/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.74

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