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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.96 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.96 and 10.55 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.96 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.96 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.96 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.86/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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