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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.13, 19.71 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.13, 19.71 and 6.72 is: 10.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.13 : 19.71 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.13/19.71 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.13x = 19.71 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.13x = 132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.45/13.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.09

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