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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 20.12 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 20.12 and 12.68 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 20.12 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/20.12 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 20.12 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.12/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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