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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.04, 19.64 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.04, 19.64 and 9.50 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.04 : 19.64 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.04/19.64 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.04x = 19.64 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.04x = 186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.58/13.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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