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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.61 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.61 and 15.84 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.61 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.61 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.61 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.66/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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