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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 15.02 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 15.02 and 9.33 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 15.02 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/15.02 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 15.02 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.09/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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