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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.61 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.61 and 7.66 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.61 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.61 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.61 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 150.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.21/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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