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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 19.55 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 19.55 and 9.66 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 19.55 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/19.55 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 19.55 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.71/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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