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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 19.87 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 19.87 and 11.80 is: 17.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 19.87 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/19.87 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 19.87 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.47/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.59

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