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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 19.97 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 19.97 and 8.79 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 19.97 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/19.97 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 19.97 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.49/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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