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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 25.97 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 25.97 and 15.76 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 25.97 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/25.97 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 25.97 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.35/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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