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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.92, 26.12 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.92, 26.12 and 15.48 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.92 : 26.12 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.92/26.12 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.92x = 26.12 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.92x = 404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.38/18.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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