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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 19.92 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 19.92 and 13.12 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 19.92 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/19.92 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 19.92 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.35/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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