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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.07, 15.13 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.07, 15.13 and 7.95 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.07 : 15.13 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.07/15.13 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.07x = 15.13 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.07x = 120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.35/10.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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