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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 25.42 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 25.42 and 15.20 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 25.42 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/25.42 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 25.42 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.38/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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