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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 20.10 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 20.10 and 12.11 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 20.10 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/20.10 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 20.10 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.39/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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