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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.64, 25.84 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.64, 25.84 and 15.44 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.64 : 25.84 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.64/25.84 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.64x = 25.84 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.64x = 398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.97/18.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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