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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.51 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.51 and 15.96 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.51 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.51 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.51 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.06/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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