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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 14.14 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 14.14 and 10.12 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 14.14 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/14.14 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 14.14 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.08/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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