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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.43, 15.54 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.43, 15.54 and 10.07 is: 15.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.43 : 15.54 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.43/15.54 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.43x = 15.54 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.43x = 156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.51/10.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.00

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