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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 19.71 and 7.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 19.71 and 7.72 is: 11.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.71 = 7.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.71 = 7.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.71 × 7.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.04/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.58

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