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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 24.97 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 24.97 and 15.41 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 24.97 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/24.97 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 24.97 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.79/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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