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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 15.24 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 15.24 and 4.82 is: 7.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 15.24 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/15.24 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 15.24 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 73.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.46/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.23

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