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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.18 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.18 and 15.32 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.18 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.18 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.18 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.12/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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