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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 23.33 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 23.33 and 13.57 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 23.33 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/23.33 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 23.33 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.56/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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