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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.24 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.24 and 10.40 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.24 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.24 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.24 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.70/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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