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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 20 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 20 and 6.58 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 20 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/20 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 20 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.60/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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