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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.29, 57.39 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.29, 57.39 and 15.45 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.29 : 57.39 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.29/57.39 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.29x = 57.39 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.29x = 886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.39/38.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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