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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 14.34 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 14.34 and 9.18 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 14.34 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/14.34 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 14.34 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.59/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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