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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 19.96 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 19.96 and 12.88 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 19.96 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/19.96 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 19.96 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.08/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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