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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.32 and 7.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.32 and 7.21 is: 10.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.32 = 7.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.32 = 7.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.32 × 7.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.46/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.82

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