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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 14.00 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 14.00 and 8.33 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 14.00 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/14.00 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 14.00 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.51/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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