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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.38 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.38 and 15.18 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.38 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.38 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.38 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.27/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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