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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 21.77 and 10.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 21.77 and 10.33 is: 14.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 21.77 = 10.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/21.77 = 10.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 21.77 × 10.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.82/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.26

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