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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.46 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.46 and 13.65 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.46 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.46 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.46 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.23/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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