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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.42, 15.70 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.42, 15.70 and 10.10 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.42 : 15.70 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.42/15.70 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.42x = 15.70 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.42x = 158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.57/10.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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