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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.78 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.78 and 10.37 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.78 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.78 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.78 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.12/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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