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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 18.95 and 10.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 18.95 and 10.30 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 18.95 = 10.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/18.95 = 10.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 18.95 × 10.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.09/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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