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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.06, 15.06 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.06, 15.06 and 7.38 is: 11.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.06 : 15.06 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.06/15.06 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.06x = 15.06 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.06x = 111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.14/10.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.05

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