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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 19.98 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 19.98 and 9.53 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 19.98 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/19.98 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 19.98 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.50/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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