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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 9.66 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.50 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.50 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.50 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.01/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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