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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 14.02 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 14.02 and 9.20 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 14.02 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/14.02 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 14.02 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.98/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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