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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 14.06 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 14.06 and 9.26 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 14.06 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/14.06 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 14.06 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.20/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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