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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 19 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 19 and 10.17 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 19 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/19 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 19 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.23/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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