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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 23.12 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 23.12 and 10.60 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 23.12 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/23.12 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 23.12 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.07/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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