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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 26.15 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 26.15 and 15.53 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 26.15 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/26.15 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 26.15 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.21/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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