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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 26.97 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 26.97 and 15.95 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 26.97 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/26.97 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 26.97 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.17/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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