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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 7.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 7.55 is: 11.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.86 = 7.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.86 = 7.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.86 × 7.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.81/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.31

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