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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.26 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.26 and 10.45 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.26 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.26 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.26 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.07/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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