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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 20.75 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 20.75 and 13.19 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 20.75 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/20.75 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 20.75 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.52/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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