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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 18.47 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 18.47 and 10.14 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 18.47 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/18.47 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 18.47 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.24/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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