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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 13.99 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 13.99 and 7.40 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 13.99 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/13.99 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 13.99 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.53/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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