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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 27.49 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 27.49 and 15.86 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 27.49 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/27.49 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 27.49 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.99/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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