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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.77 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.77 and 8.90 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.77 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.77 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.77 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.93/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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