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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.87 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.87 and 6.83 is: 10.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.87 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.87 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.87 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.58/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.24

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