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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.49 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.49 and 7.64 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.49 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.49 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.49 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.35/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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