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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.97 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.97 and 15.95 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.97 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.97 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.97 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.67/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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