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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15.11 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15.11 and 8.25 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 15.11 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/15.11 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 15.11 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.62/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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