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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.02 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.02 and 14.58 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.02 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.02 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.02 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.63/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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