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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 19.86 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 19.86 and 13.07 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 19.86 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/19.86 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 19.86 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.50/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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