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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.39 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.39 and 10.10 is: 13.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.39 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.39 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.39 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.74/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.92

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