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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 19.90 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 19.90 and 12.03 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 19.90 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/19.90 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 19.90 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.40/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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