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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.55 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.55 and 7.70 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.55 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.55 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.55 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.40/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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