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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.25, 19.80 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.25, 19.80 and 10.97 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.25 : 19.80 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.25/19.80 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.25x = 19.80 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.25x = 217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.26/13.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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