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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 25.97 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 25.97 and 15.74 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 25.97 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/25.97 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 25.97 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.77/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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