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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 19.98 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 19.98 and 7.62 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 19.98 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/19.98 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 19.98 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.25/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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