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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.31, 27.57 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.31, 27.57 and 15.29 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.31 : 27.57 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.31/27.57 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.31x = 27.57 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.31x = 421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.44/18.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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