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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 19.44 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 19.44 and 10.12 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 19.44 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/19.44 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 19.44 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.73/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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