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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.04, 15.05 and 3.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.04, 15.05 and 3.27 is: 4.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.04 : 15.05 = 3.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.04/15.05 = 3.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.04x = 15.05 × 3.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.04x = 49.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.21/10.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.90

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