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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.18, 16.78 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.18, 16.78 and 10.14 is: 13.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.18 : 16.78 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.18/16.78 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.18x = 16.78 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.18x = 170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.15/12.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.97

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