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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 20.40 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 20.40 and 12.98 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 20.40 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/20.40 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 20.40 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.69/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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