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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.98 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.98 and 10.82 is: 16.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.98 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.98 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.98 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.64/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.23

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