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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.68, 21.63 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.68, 21.63 and 10.76 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.68 : 21.63 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.68/21.63 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.68x = 21.63 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.68x = 232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.69/15.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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