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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 27.50 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 27.50 and 15.65 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 27.50 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/27.50 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 27.50 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.16/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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