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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 19.41 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 19.41 and 12.33 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 19.41 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/19.41 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 19.41 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.33/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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