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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 15.46 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 15.46 and 10.08 is: 15.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 15.46 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/15.46 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 15.46 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.81/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.15

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