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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.29, 19.95 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.29, 19.95 and 12.33 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.29 : 19.95 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.29/19.95 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.29x = 19.95 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.29x = 245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.88/13.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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