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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.96 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.96 and 10.28 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.96 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.96 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.96 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.62/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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