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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.23 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.23 and 10.41 is: 15.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.23 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.23 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.23 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.86/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.60

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