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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.91 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.91 and 5.67 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.91 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.91 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.91 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.90/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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