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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.94 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.94 and 8.22 is: 12.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.94 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.94 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.94 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.81/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.33

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