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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 19.74 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 19.74 and 7.16 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 19.74 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/19.74 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 19.74 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.24/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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