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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 13.95 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 13.95 and 7.65 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 13.95 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/13.95 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 13.95 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.72/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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