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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 15.01 and 6.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 15.01 and 6.02 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 15.01 = 6.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/15.01 = 6.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 15.01 × 6.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 90.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.37/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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