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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.43, 23.15 and 10.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.43, 23.15 and 10.30 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.43 : 23.15 = 10.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.43/23.15 = 10.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.43x = 23.15 × 10.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.43x = 238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.45/15.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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