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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.91 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.91 and 7.58 is: 11.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.91 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.91 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.91 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.92/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.36

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