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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.27, 19.91 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.27, 19.91 and 5.57 is: 8.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.27 : 19.91 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.27/19.91 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.27x = 19.91 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.27x = 110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.79/13.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.35

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