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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.80 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.80 and 12.06 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.80 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.80 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.80 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.89/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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