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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 20.07 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 20.07 and 13.21 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 20.07 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/20.07 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 20.07 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.02/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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