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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.89 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.89 and 9.48 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.89 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.89 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.89 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.56/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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