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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 25.25 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 25.25 and 15.25 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 25.25 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/25.25 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 25.25 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.06/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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