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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.09, 19.62 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.09, 19.62 and 7.06 is: 10.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.09 : 19.62 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.09/19.62 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.09x = 19.62 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.09x = 138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.52/13.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.58

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