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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 22.94 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 22.94 and 10.49 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 22.94 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/22.94 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 22.94 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.55/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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