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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 21.66 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 21.66 and 15.66 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 21.66 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/21.66 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 21.66 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.20/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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