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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 14.03 and 9.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 14.03 and 9.24 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 14.03 = 9.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/14.03 = 9.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 14.03 × 9.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.64/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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