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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 26.03 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 26.03 and 15.57 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 26.03 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/26.03 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 26.03 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.29/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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