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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 23.53 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 23.53 and 15.59 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 23.53 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/23.53 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 23.53 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.68/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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