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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.12 and 7.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.12 and 7.21 is: 10.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.12 = 7.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.12 = 7.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.12 × 7.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.02/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.82

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