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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 14.01 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 14.01 and 6 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 14.01 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/14.01 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 14.01 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 84.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.06/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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