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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 15.53 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 15.53 and 6.35 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 15.53 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/15.53 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 15.53 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 98.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.51/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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