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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.52, 27.74 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.52, 27.74 and 15.64 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.52 : 27.74 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.52/27.74 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.52x = 27.74 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.52x = 433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.74/18.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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