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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 21.88 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 21.88 and 10.67 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 21.88 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/21.88 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 21.88 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.49/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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