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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 18.54 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 18.54 and 10.70 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 18.54 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/18.54 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 18.54 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.38/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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