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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 20.02 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 20.02 and 8.27 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 20.02 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/20.02 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 20.02 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.57/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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