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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.76 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.76 and 9.38 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.76 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.76 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.76 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.20/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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