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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.35 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.35 and 10.22 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.35 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.35 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.35 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.75/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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