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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 27.94 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 27.94 and 15.60 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 27.94 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/27.94 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 27.94 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.86/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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