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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.31, 19.98 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.31, 19.98 and 8.26 is: 12.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.31 : 19.98 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.31/19.98 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.31x = 19.98 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.31x = 164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.96/13.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.40

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