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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 23.55 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 23.55 and 15.38 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 23.55 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/23.55 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 23.55 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.17/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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