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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 18.35 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 18.35 and 10.61 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 18.35 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/18.35 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 18.35 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.66/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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