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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.08 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.08 and 5.76 is: 8.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.08 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.08 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.08 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.86/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.64

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