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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 63.95 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 63.95 and 15.59 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 63.95 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/63.95 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 63.95 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.98/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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