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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 15.34 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 15.34 and 10.24 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 15.34 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/15.34 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 15.34 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.08/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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