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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.32, 14.20 and 10.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.32, 14.20 and 10.09 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.32 : 14.20 = 10.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.32/14.20 = 10.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.32x = 14.20 × 10.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.32x = 143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.28/10.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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