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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 19.03 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 19.03 and 9.64 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 19.03 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/19.03 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 19.03 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.48/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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