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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.65, 25.70 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.65, 25.70 and 15.60 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.65 : 25.70 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.65/25.70 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.65x = 25.70 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.65x = 400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.84/18.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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