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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 20.07 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 20.07 and 8.88 is: 13.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 20.07 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/20.07 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 20.07 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.22/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.33

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