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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 15.20 and 5.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 15.20 and 5.85 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 15.20 = 5.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/15.20 = 5.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 15.20 × 5.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 88.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.92/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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