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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 19.63 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 19.63 and 4.53 is: 6.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 19.63 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/19.63 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 19.63 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 88.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.93/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.79

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