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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 26.04 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 26.04 and 15.63 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 26.04 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/26.04 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 26.04 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.97/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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