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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 14.33 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 14.33 and 10.28 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 14.33 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/14.33 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 14.33 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.37/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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