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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 25.45 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 25.45 and 15.40 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 25.45 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/25.45 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 25.45 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.93/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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