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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 19.79 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 19.79 and 9.83 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 19.79 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/19.79 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 19.79 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.57/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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