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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.43 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.43 and 10.71 is: 16.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.43 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.43 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.43 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.04/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.00

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