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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 8.06 is: 12.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.50 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.50 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.50 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.29/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.09

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