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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 23.58 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 23.58 and 10.38 is: 15.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 23.58 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/23.58 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 23.58 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.76/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.57

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