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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.22, 18.26 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.22, 18.26 and 10.79 is: 14.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.22 : 18.26 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.22/18.26 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.22x = 18.26 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.22x = 197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.03/13.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.90

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