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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.42 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.42 and 10.13 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.42 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.42 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.42 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.20/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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