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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 25.89 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 25.89 and 15.13 is: 20.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 25.89 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/25.89 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 25.89 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.72/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.85

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