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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 25.16 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 25.16 and 15.83 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 25.16 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/25.16 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 25.16 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.08/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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