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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 23 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 23 and 10.52 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 23 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/23 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 23 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.96/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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