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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 20.01 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 20.01 and 9.93 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 20.01 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/20.01 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 20.01 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.81/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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