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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.34, 15.40 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.34, 15.40 and 10.04 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.34 : 15.40 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.34/15.40 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.34x = 15.40 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.34x = 154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.62/10.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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