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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.80, 16.23 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.80, 16.23 and 10.23 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.80 : 16.23 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.80/16.23 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.80x = 16.23 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.80x = 166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.03/10.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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