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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.83, 19.02 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.83, 19.02 and 10.74 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.83 : 19.02 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.83/19.02 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.83x = 19.02 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.83x = 204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.27/13.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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