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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.93, 19.40 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.93, 19.40 and 5.33 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.93 : 19.40 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.93/19.40 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.93x = 19.40 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.93x = 103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.29/12.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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