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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.87 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.87 and 15.84 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.87 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.87 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.87 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.78/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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