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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 19.58 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 19.58 and 5.03 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 19.58 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/19.58 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 19.58 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 98.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.51/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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