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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.71 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.71 and 6.66 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.71 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.71 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.71 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.91/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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