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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.28 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.28 and 15.99 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.28 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.28 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.28 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.13/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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