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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 23.89 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 23.89 and 10.80 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 23.89 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/23.89 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 23.89 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.01/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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