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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 19.96 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 19.96 and 10.49 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 19.96 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/19.96 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 19.96 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.23/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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