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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.23, 15.24 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.23, 15.24 and 8.51 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.23 : 15.24 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.23/15.24 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.23x = 15.24 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.23x = 129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.60/10.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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