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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.18, 19.77 and 4.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.18, 19.77 and 4.16 is: 6.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.18 : 19.77 = 4.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.18/19.77 = 4.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.18x = 19.77 × 4.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.18x = 82.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.22/13.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.24

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