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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 28.10 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 28.10 and 15.77 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 28.10 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/28.10 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 28.10 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.14/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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