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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.88 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.88 and 15.96 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.88 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.88 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.88 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.08/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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