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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 19.96 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 19.96 and 12.40 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 19.96 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/19.96 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 19.96 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.50/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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