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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 18.47 and 10.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 18.47 and 10.30 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 18.47 = 10.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/18.47 = 10.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 18.47 × 10.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.10/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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