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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.59, 63.88 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.59, 63.88 and 15.54 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.59 : 63.88 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.59/63.88 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.59x = 63.88 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.59x = 992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.38/42.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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