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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 23.16 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 23.16 and 10.93 is: 16.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 23.16 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/23.16 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 23.16 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.14/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.37

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