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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 25.37 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 25.37 and 15.78 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 25.37 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/25.37 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 25.37 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.34/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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