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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.86 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.86 and 10.56 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.86 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.86 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.86 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.96/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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