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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 15.06 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 15.06 and 8.12 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 15.06 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/15.06 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 15.06 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.21/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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