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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 21.01 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 21.01 and 10.37 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 21.01 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/21.01 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 21.01 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.87/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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