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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 15.18 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 15.18 and 9.04 is: 13.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 15.18 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/15.18 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 15.18 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.23/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.52

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