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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.89 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.89 and 5.66 is: 8.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.89 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.89 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.89 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.57/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.48

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