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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.43, 23.15 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.43, 23.15 and 8.66 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.43 : 23.15 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.43/23.15 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.43x = 23.15 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.43x = 200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.48/15.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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