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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 23.53 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 23.53 and 15.55 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 23.53 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/23.53 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 23.53 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.89/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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