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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 19.61 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 19.61 and 6.32 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 19.61 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/19.61 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 19.61 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.81/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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