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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 19.77 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 19.77 and 13.13 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 19.77 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/19.77 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 19.77 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.48/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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