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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.51 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.51 and 6.24 is: 9.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 19.51 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/19.51 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 19.51 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.81/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.36

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