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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 19.68 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 19.68 and 7.43 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.68 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.68 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.68 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.10/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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