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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 25.09 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 25.09 and 15.12 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 25.09 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/25.09 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 25.09 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.36/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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