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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 20.08 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 20.08 and 11.74 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 20.08 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/20.08 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 20.08 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.74/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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