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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 15.37 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 15.37 and 7.24 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 15.37 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/15.37 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 15.37 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.24/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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