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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.49 and 5.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.49 and 5.52 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.49 = 5.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.49 = 5.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.49 × 5.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.66/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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