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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 26.85 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 26.85 and 13.33 is: 18.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 26.85 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/26.85 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 26.85 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.92/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.38

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