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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.47, 18.57 and 10.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.47, 18.57 and 10.02 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.47 : 18.57 = 10.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.47/18.57 = 10.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.47x = 18.57 × 10.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.47x = 186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.02/13.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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