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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.64, 25.71 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.64, 25.71 and 15.18 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.64 : 25.71 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.64/25.71 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.64x = 25.71 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.64x = 390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.25/18.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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