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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 25.95 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 25.95 and 15.79 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 25.95 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/25.95 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 25.95 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.75/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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