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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 23.03 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 23.03 and 12.02 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 23.03 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/23.03 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 23.03 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.79/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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