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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 19.77 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 19.77 and 13.21 is: 19.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 19.77 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/19.77 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 19.77 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.16/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.68

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