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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.08, 26.99 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.08, 26.99 and 15.55 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.08 : 26.99 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.08/26.99 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.08x = 26.99 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.08x = 419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.67/18.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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