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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 13.98 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 13.98 and 7.25 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 13.98 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/13.98 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 13.98 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.36/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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