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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.54 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.54 and 10.40 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.54 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.54 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.54 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.22/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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