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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 23.40 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 23.40 and 9.60 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 23.40 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/23.40 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 23.40 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.64/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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