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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.75, 23.49 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.75, 23.49 and 15.66 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.75 : 23.49 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.75/23.49 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.75x = 23.49 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.75x = 367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.85/15.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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