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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.52 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.52 and 15.40 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.52 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.52 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.52 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.01/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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