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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 23.71 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 23.71 and 10.07 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 23.71 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/23.71 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 23.71 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.86/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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