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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.36, 19.96 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.36, 19.96 and 12.44 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.36 : 19.96 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.36/19.96 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.36x = 19.96 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.36x = 248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.30/13.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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