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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.24 and 3.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.24 and 3.40 is: 5.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.24 = 3.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.24 = 3.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.24 × 3.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 51.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.79/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.09

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