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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 25.27 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 25.27 and 15.40 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 25.27 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/25.27 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 25.27 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.15/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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