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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.46, 18.58 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.46, 18.58 and 10.40 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.46 : 18.58 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.46/18.58 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.46x = 18.58 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.46x = 193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.23/13.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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