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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.40 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.40 and 15.55 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.40 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.40 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.40 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.85/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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