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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 14.26 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 14.26 and 10.36 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 14.26 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/14.26 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 14.26 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.73/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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