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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.12, 15.20 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.12, 15.20 and 9.05 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.12 : 15.20 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.12/15.20 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.12x = 15.20 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.12x = 137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.58/10.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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