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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 15.37 and 10.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 15.37 and 10.31 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 15.37 = 10.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/15.37 = 10.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 15.37 × 10.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.41/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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