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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 19.64 and 4.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 19.64 and 4.42 is: 6.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 19.64 = 4.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/19.64 = 4.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 19.64 × 4.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 86.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.74/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.62

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