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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 15.19 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 15.19 and 6.94 is: 10.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 15.19 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/15.19 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 15.19 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.42/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.39

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