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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 27.98 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 27.98 and 13.33 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 27.98 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/27.98 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 27.98 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.97/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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