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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 14.25 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 14.25 and 10.12 is: 13.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 14.25 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/14.25 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 14.25 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.21/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.92

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