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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 27.75 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 27.75 and 15.64 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 27.75 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/27.75 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 27.75 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.01/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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