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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 22.96 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 22.96 and 10.54 is: 15.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 22.96 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/22.96 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 22.96 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.86/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.76

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