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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 18.84 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 18.84 and 10.23 is: 14.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 18.84 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/18.84 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 18.84 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.73/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.09

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