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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 25.46 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 25.46 and 15.74 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 25.46 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/25.46 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 25.46 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.74/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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