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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.20, 13.88 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.20, 13.88 and 10.14 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.20 : 13.88 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.20/13.88 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.20x = 13.88 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.20x = 140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.74/10.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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