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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 19.51 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 19.51 and 6.60 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 19.51 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/19.51 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 19.51 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.77/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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