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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 23.36 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 23.36 and 9.56 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 23.36 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/23.36 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 23.36 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.33/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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