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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.04, 15.03 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.04, 15.03 and 7.32 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.04 : 15.03 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.04/15.03 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.04x = 15.03 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.04x = 109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.98/10.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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