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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.05, 19.56 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.05, 19.56 and 7.69 is: 11.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.05 : 19.56 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.05/19.56 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.05x = 19.56 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.05x = 150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.42/13.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.53

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