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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 23.75 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 23.75 and 15.59 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 23.75 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/23.75 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 23.75 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.36/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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