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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.07 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.07 and 12.33 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.07 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.07 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.07 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.45/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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