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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 24.03 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 24.03 and 15.55 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 24.03 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/24.03 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 24.03 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.61/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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