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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 23.03 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 23.03 and 10.55 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 23.03 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/23.03 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 23.03 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.97/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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