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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.56, 59.30 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.56, 59.30 and 15.51 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.56 : 59.30 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.56/59.30 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.56x = 59.30 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.56x = 919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.74/39.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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