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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 27.75 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 27.75 and 15.76 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 27.75 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/27.75 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 27.75 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.49/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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