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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 14.93 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 14.93 and 8.86 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 14.93 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/14.93 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 14.93 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.31/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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