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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 25.05 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 25.05 and 15.45 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 25.05 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/25.05 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 25.05 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.02/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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