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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.11, 15.16 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.11, 15.16 and 5.03 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.11 : 15.16 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.11/15.16 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.11x = 15.16 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.11x = 76.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.25/10.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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