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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 18.31 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 18.31 and 10.37 is: 14.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 18.31 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/18.31 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 18.31 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.87/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.30

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