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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15.03 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15.03 and 7.13 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 15.03 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/15.03 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 15.03 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.16/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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