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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.30, 15.41 and 7.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.30, 15.41 and 7.09 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.30 : 15.41 = 7.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.30/15.41 = 7.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.30x = 15.41 × 7.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.30x = 109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.14/10.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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