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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.26, 19.83 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.26, 19.83 and 10.23 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.26 : 19.83 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.26/19.83 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.26x = 19.83 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.26x = 202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.86/13.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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