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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.82, 19.10 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.82, 19.10 and 12.99 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.82 : 19.10 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.82/19.10 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.82x = 19.10 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.82x = 248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.04/13.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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