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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 17.96 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 17.96 and 9.39 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 17.96 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/17.96 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 17.96 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.64/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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