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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.36 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.36 and 15.66 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.36 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.36 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.36 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.74/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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