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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.95 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.95 and 15.60 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.95 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.95 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.95 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.54/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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