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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.39 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.39 and 10.01 is: 14.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.39 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.39 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.39 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.09/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.89

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