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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.86 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.86 and 7.24 is: 10.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.86 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.86 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.86 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.79/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.86

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