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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.42 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.42 and 6.58 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.42 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.42 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.42 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.10/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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