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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 19.78 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 19.78 and 10.26 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 19.78 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/19.78 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 19.78 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.79/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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