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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 19.51 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 19.51 and 9 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 19.51 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/19.51 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 19.51 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.57/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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