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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 19.92 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 19.92 and 12.16 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 19.92 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/19.92 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 19.92 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.23/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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