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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.34 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.34 and 10.15 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.34 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.34 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.34 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.90/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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