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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 15.98 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 25.80 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/25.80 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 25.80 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.08/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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