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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.04 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.04 and 7.04 is: 10.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.04 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.04 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.04 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.88/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.50

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