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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 24.84 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 24.84 and 15.78 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 24.84 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/24.84 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 24.84 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.98/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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