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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.55 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.55 and 3.90 is: 5.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.55 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.55 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.55 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 76.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.15/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.84

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