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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.51 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.51 and 5.87 is: 8.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.51 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.51 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.51 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.49/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.80

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