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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 25.02 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 25.02 and 15.80 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 25.02 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/25.02 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 25.02 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.32/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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