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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 19.78 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 19.78 and 7.19 is: 10.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 19.78 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/19.78 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 19.78 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.22/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.77

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