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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.53, 59.27 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.53, 59.27 and 15.48 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.53 : 59.27 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.53/59.27 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.53x = 59.27 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.53x = 917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.42/39.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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