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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 15.30 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 15.30 and 10.13 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 15.30 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/15.30 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 15.30 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.91/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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