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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 23.39 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 23.39 and 5.45 is: 8.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 23.39 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/23.39 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 23.39 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.46/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.17

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