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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 59.55 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 59.55 and 15.66 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 59.55 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/59.55 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 59.55 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.55/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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