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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 23.45 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 23.45 and 10.57 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 23.45 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/23.45 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 23.45 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.87/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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