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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 21.72 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 21.72 and 10.28 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 21.72 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/21.72 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 21.72 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.28/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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