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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.33, 18.38 and 10.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.33, 18.38 and 10.00 is: 13.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.33 : 18.38 = 10.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.33/18.38 = 10.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.33x = 18.38 × 10.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.33x = 183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.80/13.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.79

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