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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 23.21 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 23.21 and 10.97 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 23.21 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/23.21 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 23.21 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.61/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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