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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.26 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.26 and 15.71 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.26 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.26 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.26 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.71/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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