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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.52, 27.65 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.52, 27.65 and 15.48 is: 23.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.52 : 27.65 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.52/27.65 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.52x = 27.65 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.52x = 428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.06/18.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.12

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