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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.23 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.23 and 10.18 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.23 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.23 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.23 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.93/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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