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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.25 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.25 and 10.44 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.25 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.25 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.25 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.73/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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