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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 14.33 and 8.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 14.33 and 8.23 is: 11.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 14.33 = 8.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/14.33 = 8.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 14.33 × 8.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.94/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.36

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