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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.33 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.33 and 14.63 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.33 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.33 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.33 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.24/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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