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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 24.96 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 24.96 and 15.68 is: 21.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 24.96 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/24.96 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 24.96 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.37/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.55

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