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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.25 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.25 and 6.37 is: 9.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.25 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.25 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.25 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 97.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.14/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.55

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