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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 27.60 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 27.60 and 15.95 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 27.60 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/27.60 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 27.60 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.22/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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