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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 19.60 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 19.60 and 9.88 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 19.60 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/19.60 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 19.60 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.65/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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