Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15.01 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15.01 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10.02 : 15.01 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10.02/15.01 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10.02x = 15.01 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10.02x = 60.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60.04/10.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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