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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.04, 15.14 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.04, 15.14 and 10.04 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.04 : 15.14 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.04/15.14 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.04x = 15.14 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.04x = 152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.01/10.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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