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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.51 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.51 and 6.07 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.51 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.51 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.51 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 94.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.13/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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