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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.23, 15.35 and 5.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.23, 15.35 and 5.71 is: 8.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.23 : 15.35 = 5.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.23/15.35 = 5.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.23x = 15.35 × 5.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.23x = 87.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.68/10.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.57

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