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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 14 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 14 and 8.92 is: 12.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 14 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/14 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 14 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.88/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.33

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