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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 26.11 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 26.11 and 15.32 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 26.11 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/26.11 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 26.11 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.01/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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