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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 27.37 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 27.37 and 15.08 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 27.37 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/27.37 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 27.37 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.74/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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