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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 14.23 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 14.23 and 9.98 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 14.23 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/14.23 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 14.23 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.02/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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