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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 15.11 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 15.11 and 9.07 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 15.11 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/15.11 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 15.11 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.13/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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