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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 15.15 and 7.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 15.15 and 7.33 is: 10.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 15.15 = 7.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/15.15 = 7.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 15.15 × 7.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.05/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.12

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