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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 18.40 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 18.40 and 10.75 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 18.40 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/18.40 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 18.40 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.80/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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