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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 27.32 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 27.32 and 15.96 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 27.32 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/27.32 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 27.32 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.03/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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