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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 18.92 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 18.92 and 10.66 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 18.92 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/18.92 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 18.92 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.66/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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