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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.37, 15.54 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.37, 15.54 and 10.23 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.37 : 15.54 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.37/15.54 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.37x = 15.54 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.37x = 158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.97/10.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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