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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.88 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.88 and 10.40 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.88 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.88 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.88 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.75/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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