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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 27.30 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 27.30 and 15.21 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 27.30 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/27.30 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 27.30 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.23/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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