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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.38 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.38 and 15.66 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.38 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.38 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.38 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.45/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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