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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.10, 19.65 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.10, 19.65 and 8.03 is: 12.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.10 : 19.65 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.10/19.65 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.10x = 19.65 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.10x = 157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.81/13.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.04

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