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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 19.91 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 19.91 and 12.05 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 19.91 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/19.91 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 19.91 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.76/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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