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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.74 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.74 and 9.81 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.74 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.74 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.74 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.69/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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