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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 19.97 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 19.97 and 12.45 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 19.97 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/19.97 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 19.97 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.63/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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