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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 19.84 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 19.84 and 12.80 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 19.84 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/19.84 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 19.84 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.95/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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