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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.18, 15.30 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.18, 15.30 and 6.64 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.18 : 15.30 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.18/15.30 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.18x = 15.30 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.18x = 101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.59/10.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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