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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 18.24 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 18.24 and 7.76 is: 10.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 18.24 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/18.24 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 18.24 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.54/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.71

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