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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 19.93 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 19.93 and 7.29 is: 10.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 19.93 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/19.93 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 19.93 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.29/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.92

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