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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.85 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.85 and 15.88 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.85 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.85 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.85 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.62/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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