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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 27.47 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 27.47 and 15.62 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 27.47 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/27.47 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 27.47 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.87/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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