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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.59, 14.68 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.59, 14.68 and 10.13 is: 14.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.59 : 14.68 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.59/14.68 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.59x = 14.68 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.59x = 148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.72/10.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.04

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