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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 38.07 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 38.07 and 13.32 is: 20.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 38.07 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/38.07 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 38.07 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.09/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.02

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