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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 14.78 and 10.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 14.78 and 10.02 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 14.78 = 10.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/14.78 = 10.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 14.78 × 10.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.18/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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