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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 15.03 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 15.03 and 7.34 is: 11.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 15.03 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/15.03 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 15.03 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.32/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.02

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