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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 57.59 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 57.59 and 15.56 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 57.59 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/57.59 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 57.59 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.73/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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