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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.12, 19.72 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.12, 19.72 and 10.72 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.12 : 19.72 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.12/19.72 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.12x = 19.72 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.12x = 211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.40/13.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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