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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 28.24 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 28.24 and 15.04 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 28.24 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/28.24 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 28.24 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.73/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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