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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 22.95 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 22.95 and 15.04 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 22.95 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/22.95 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 22.95 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.17/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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