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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 19.20 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 19.20 and 13.33 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 19.20 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/19.20 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 19.20 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.01/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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