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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 19.69 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 19.69 and 3.63 is: 5.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.69 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.69 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.69 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 71.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.37/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.44

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