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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.19, 15.24 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.19, 15.24 and 7.47 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.19 : 15.24 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.19/15.24 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.19x = 15.24 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.19x = 113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.77/10.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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