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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 14.82 and 10.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 14.82 and 10.00 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 14.82 = 10.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/14.82 = 10.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 14.82 × 10.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.15/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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