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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 18.64 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 18.64 and 10.06 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 18.64 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/18.64 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 18.64 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.52/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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