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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 13.92 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 13.92 and 9.76 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 13.92 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/13.92 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 13.92 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.81/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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