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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 15.13 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 15.13 and 7.05 is: 10.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 15.13 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/15.13 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 15.13 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.73/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.56

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