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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 13.97 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 13.97 and 6.49 is: 8.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 13.97 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/13.97 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 13.97 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 90.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.62/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.95

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