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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.51 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.51 and 10.36 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 19.51 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/19.51 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 19.51 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.12/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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