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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 13.98 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 13.98 and 7.26 is: 10.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 13.98 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/13.98 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 13.98 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.49/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.01

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