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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 15.41 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 15.41 and 10.15 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 15.41 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/15.41 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 15.41 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.41/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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