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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.37 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.37 and 10.76 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.37 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.37 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.37 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.52/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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