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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.34, 14.16 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.34, 14.16 and 10.19 is: 13.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.34 : 14.16 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.34/14.16 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.34x = 14.16 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.34x = 144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.22/10.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.95

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