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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 15.77 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 15.77 and 10.32 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 15.77 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/15.77 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 15.77 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.75/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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