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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.78 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.78 and 10.44 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.78 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.78 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.78 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.29/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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