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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.62 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.62 and 15.14 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.62 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.62 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.62 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.89/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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