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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.37, 23.07 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.37, 23.07 and 10.28 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.37 : 23.07 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.37/23.07 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.37x = 23.07 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.37x = 237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.16/15.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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