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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 26.17 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 26.17 and 15.52 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 26.17 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/26.17 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 26.17 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.16/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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