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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 13.74 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 13.74 and 10.40 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 13.74 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/13.74 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 13.74 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.90/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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