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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 25.49 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 25.49 and 15.73 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 25.49 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/25.49 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 25.49 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.93/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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