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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.88 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.88 and 8.52 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.88 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.88 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.88 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.38/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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