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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.24 and 4.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.24 and 4.45 is: 6.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.24 = 4.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.24 = 4.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.24 × 4.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 67.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.80/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.67

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