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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.39, 15.48 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.39, 15.48 and 10.01 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.39 : 15.48 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.39/15.48 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.39x = 15.48 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.39x = 154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.95/10.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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