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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 20.01 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 20.01 and 12.99 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 20.01 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/20.01 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 20.01 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.93/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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