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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 19.72 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 19.72 and 10.92 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 19.72 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/19.72 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 19.72 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.34/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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