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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.56, 25.64 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.56, 25.64 and 15.32 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 25.64 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/25.64 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 25.64 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.80/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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