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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.57 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.57 and 9.28 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.57 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.57 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.57 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.54/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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