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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 26.21 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 26.21 and 15.35 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 26.21 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/26.21 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 26.21 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.32/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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