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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 26.88 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 26.88 and 15.19 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 26.88 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/26.88 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 26.88 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.27/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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