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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 15.50 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 15.50 and 4.32 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 15.50 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/15.50 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 15.50 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 67.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.00/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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