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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 19.99 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 19.99 and 10.15 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 19.99 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/19.99 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 19.99 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.82/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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