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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 57.35 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 57.35 and 15.39 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 57.35 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/57.35 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 57.35 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.73/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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