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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.63 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.63 and 14.82 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.63 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.63 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.63 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.03/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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