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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 27.92 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 27.92 and 15.58 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 27.92 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/27.92 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 27.92 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.99/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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