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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 28.64 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 28.64 and 13.38 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 28.64 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/28.64 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 28.64 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.14/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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