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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.28 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.28 and 15.84 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.28 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.28 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.28 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.44/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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