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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.05, 20.73 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.05, 20.73 and 10.73 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.05 : 20.73 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.05/20.73 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.05x = 20.73 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.05x = 222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.43/15.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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