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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 18.30 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 18.30 and 10.36 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 18.30 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/18.30 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 18.30 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.59/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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