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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 21.84 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 21.84 and 10.97 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 21.84 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/21.84 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 21.84 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.52/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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