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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15 and 9.30 is: 13.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 15 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/15 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 15 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.50/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.92

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