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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 21.56 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 21.56 and 10.16 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 21.56 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/21.56 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 21.56 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.05/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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