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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 14.19 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 14.19 and 10.04 is: 13.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 14.19 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/14.19 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 14.19 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.43/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.75

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