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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 25.41 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 25.41 and 15.85 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 25.41 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/25.41 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 25.41 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.70/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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