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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 19.73 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 19.73 and 10.43 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 19.73 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/19.73 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 19.73 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.69/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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