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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 27.96 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 27.96 and 15.52 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 27.96 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/27.96 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 27.96 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.86/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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