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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.58 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.58 and 10.66 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.58 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.58 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.58 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.31/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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