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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 26.16 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 26.16 and 15.07 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 26.16 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/26.16 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 26.16 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.03/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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