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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.93, 26.13 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.93, 26.13 and 15.06 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.93 : 26.13 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.93/26.13 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.93x = 26.13 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.93x = 393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.52/18.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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