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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 27.97 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 27.97 and 15.61 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 27.97 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/27.97 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 27.97 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.61/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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