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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.30, 19.83 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.30, 19.83 and 13.30 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.30 : 19.83 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.30/19.83 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.30x = 19.83 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.30x = 263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.74/13.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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