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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.61, 18.75 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.61, 18.75 and 10.32 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.61 : 18.75 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.61/18.75 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.61x = 18.75 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.61x = 193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.57/13.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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