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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.77 and 10.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.77 and 10.79 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.77 = 10.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.77 = 10.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.77 × 10.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.48/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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