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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 19.92 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 19.92 and 13.28 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 19.92 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/19.92 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 19.92 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.54/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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