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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.83 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.83 and 12.51 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.83 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.83 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.83 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.07/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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