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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.50 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.50 and 7.66 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.50 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.50 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.50 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.01/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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