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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.30, 57.45 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.30, 57.45 and 15.48 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.30 : 57.45 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.30/57.45 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.30x = 57.45 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.30x = 889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.05/38.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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