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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 14.36 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 14.36 and 7.13 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 14.36 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/14.36 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 14.36 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.39/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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