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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 19.74 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 19.74 and 13.03 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 19.74 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/19.74 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 19.74 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.21/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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