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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 15.20 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 15.20 and 10.14 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 15.20 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/15.20 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 15.20 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.13/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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