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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.93 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.93 and 10.96 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.93 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.93 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.93 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.37/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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