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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.17 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.17 and 15.55 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.17 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.17 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.17 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.39/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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