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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.03 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.03 and 9.66 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.03 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.03 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.03 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.42/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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