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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 15.13 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 15.13 and 9.13 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 15.13 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/15.13 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 15.13 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.08/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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