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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.33 and 6.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.33 and 6.53 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.33 = 6.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.33 = 6.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.33 × 6.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.20/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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