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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.85 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.85 and 10.19 is: 15.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.85 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.85 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.85 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.96/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.24

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