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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 26.95 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 26.95 and 15.51 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 26.95 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/26.95 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 26.95 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.99/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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