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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.48 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.48 and 15.34 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.48 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.48 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.48 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.54/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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