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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.62, 59.46 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.62, 59.46 and 15.62 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.62 : 59.46 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.62/59.46 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.62x = 59.46 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.62x = 928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.77/39.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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