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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.86 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.86 and 15.76 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.86 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.86 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.86 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.79/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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