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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.15 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.15 and 9.15 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.15 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.15 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.15 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.62/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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