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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.42, 18.48 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.42, 18.48 and 12.19 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.42 : 18.48 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.42/18.48 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.42x = 18.48 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.42x = 225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.27/13.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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