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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 18.79 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 18.79 and 10.18 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 18.79 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/18.79 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 18.79 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.28/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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