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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 15.30 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.16 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.16 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.16 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.95/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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