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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.07, 19.62 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.07, 19.62 and 10.42 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.07 : 19.62 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.07/19.62 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.07x = 19.62 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.07x = 204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.39/13.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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