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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.19, 15.25 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.19, 15.25 and 10.15 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.19 : 15.25 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.19/15.25 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.19x = 15.25 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.19x = 154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.79/10.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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