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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 6.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.86 and 6.02 is: 9.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.86 = 6.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.86 = 6.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.86 × 6.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.54/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.02

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