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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.16, 19.72 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.16, 19.72 and 9.15 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.16 : 19.72 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.16/19.72 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.16x = 19.72 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.16x = 180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.42/13.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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