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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.08 and 8.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.08 and 8.26 is: 12.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.08 = 8.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.08 = 8.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.08 × 8.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.64/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.40

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