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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.18 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.18 and 10.95 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.18 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.18 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.18 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.77/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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