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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 24.88 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 24.88 and 15.12 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 24.88 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/24.88 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 24.88 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.19/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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