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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 18.86 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 18.86 and 10.44 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 18.86 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/18.86 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 18.86 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.90/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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