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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.83 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.83 and 15.02 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.83 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.83 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.83 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.01/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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