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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.43, 23.11 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.43, 23.11 and 10.07 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.43 : 23.11 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.43/23.11 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.43x = 23.11 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.43x = 232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.72/15.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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