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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.36 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.36 and 6.55 is: 9.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.36 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.36 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.36 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.92/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.82

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