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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 23.18 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 23.18 and 15.42 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 23.18 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/23.18 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 23.18 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.36/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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