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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 23.23 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 23.23 and 10.95 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 23.23 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/23.23 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 23.23 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.31/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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