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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.32 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.32 and 15.63 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.32 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.32 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.32 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.75/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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