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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 15.08 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 15.08 and 8.07 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 15.08 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/15.08 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 15.08 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.66/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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