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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 21.96 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 21.96 and 10.74 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 21.96 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/21.96 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 21.96 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.85/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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