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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.23 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.23 and 5.64 is: 8.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.23 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.23 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.23 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 85.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.87/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.44

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