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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.47 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.47 and 13.03 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.47 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.47 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.47 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.69/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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