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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 15.02 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 15.02 and 7.36 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 15.02 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/15.02 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 15.02 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.44/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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