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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.41 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.41 and 8.39 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.41 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.41 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.41 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.27/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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