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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.19 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.19 and 13.02 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.19 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.19 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.19 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.81/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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