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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 24.96 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 24.96 and 15.20 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 24.96 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/24.96 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 24.96 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.39/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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