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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 15.23 and 2.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 15.23 and 2.93 is: 4.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 15.23 = 2.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/15.23 = 2.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 15.23 × 2.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 44.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.70/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.40

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