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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.45 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.45 and 15.58 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.45 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.45 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.45 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.11/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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