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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 15.03 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 15.03 and 10.73 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 15.03 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/15.03 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 15.03 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.27/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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