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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 19.02 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 19.02 and 10.54 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 19.02 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/19.02 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 19.02 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.47/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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