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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.57, 25.59 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.57, 25.59 and 15.11 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.57 : 25.59 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.57/25.59 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.57x = 25.59 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.57x = 386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.66/18.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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