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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.07 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.07 and 13.33 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.07 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.07 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.07 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.43/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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