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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.56 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.56 and 9.68 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.56 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.56 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.56 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.30/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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