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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 13.85 and 10.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 13.85 and 10.09 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 13.85 = 10.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/13.85 = 10.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 13.85 × 10.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.74/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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