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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.11 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.11 and 7.23 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.11 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.11 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.11 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.21/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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