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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.62 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.62 and 15.59 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.62 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.62 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.62 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.59/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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