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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.34, 14.28 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.34, 14.28 and 10.08 is: 13.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.34 : 14.28 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.34/14.28 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.34x = 14.28 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.34x = 143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.94/10.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.92

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