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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.15, 19.76 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.15, 19.76 and 7.14 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.15 : 19.76 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.15/19.76 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.15x = 19.76 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.15x = 141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.05/13.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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