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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 19.62 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 19.62 and 6.99 is: 10.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 19.62 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/19.62 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 19.62 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.14/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.48

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