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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 20.16 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 20.16 and 13.32 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 20.16 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/20.16 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 20.16 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.53/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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