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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.07, 15.11 and 4.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.07, 15.11 and 4.05 is: 6.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.07 : 15.11 = 4.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.07/15.11 = 4.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.07x = 15.11 × 4.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.07x = 61.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.18/10.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.08

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