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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 23.57 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 23.57 and 15.59 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 23.57 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/23.57 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 23.57 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.38/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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