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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.39, 18.50 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.39, 18.50 and 10.50 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.39 : 18.50 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.39/18.50 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.39x = 18.50 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.39x = 194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.25/13.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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