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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 28.37 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 28.37 and 15.17 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 28.37 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/28.37 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 28.37 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.16/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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