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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 15.21 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 15.21 and 6.17 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 15.21 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/15.21 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 15.21 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 93.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.77/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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