Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 19.52 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13.02, 19.52 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13.02 : 19.52 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13.02/19.52 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13.02x = 19.52 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13.02x = 78.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78.08/13.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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