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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.49 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.49 and 10.59 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.49 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.49 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.49 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.40/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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