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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 19.92 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 19.92 and 4.27 is: 6.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 19.92 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/19.92 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 19.92 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 84.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.99/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.40

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