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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 22.94 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 22.94 and 10.27 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 22.94 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/22.94 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 22.94 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.67/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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