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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.57, 25.64 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.57, 25.64 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.57 : 25.64 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.57/25.64 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.57x = 25.64 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.57x = 387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.60/18.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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