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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 18.12 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 18.12 and 10.26 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 18.12 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/18.12 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 18.12 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.91/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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