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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.30 and 5.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.30 and 5.14 is: 7.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.30 = 5.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.30 = 5.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.30 × 5.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 78.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.57/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.70

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