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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 19.95 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 19.95 and 13.17 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 19.95 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/19.95 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 19.95 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.74/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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