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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 25.80 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 25.80 and 15.71 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 25.80 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/25.80 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 25.80 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.32/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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