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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.34 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.34 and 15.54 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.34 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.34 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.34 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.86/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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