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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 22.95 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 22.95 and 13.96 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 22.95 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/22.95 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 22.95 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.38/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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