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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 24.90 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 24.90 and 15.98 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 24.90 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/24.90 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 24.90 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.90/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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