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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 23.10 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 23.10 and 10.34 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 23.10 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/23.10 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 23.10 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.79/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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