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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 15.52 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 15.52 and 10.03 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 15.52 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/15.52 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 15.52 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.60/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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