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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.13 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.13 and 4.07 is: 6.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.13 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.13 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.13 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 61.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.58/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.11

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