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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15.02 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15.02 and 4 is: 6.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 15.02 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/15.02 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 15.02 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 60.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.07/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.00

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