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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 14.04 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 14.04 and 8.14 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 14.04 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/14.04 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 14.04 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.29/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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