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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 15.08 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 15.08 and 7.51 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 15.08 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/15.08 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 15.08 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.25/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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