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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.02 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.02 and 15.60 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.02 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.02 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.02 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.11/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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