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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.29 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.29 and 10.50 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.29 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.29 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.29 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.43/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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