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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.85 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.85 and 10.69 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.85 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.85 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.85 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.96/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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