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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.23 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.23 and 10.45 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.23 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.23 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.23 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.73/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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