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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 22.98 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 22.98 and 10.24 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 22.98 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/22.98 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 22.98 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.32/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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