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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 25.89 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 25.89 and 14.71 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 25.89 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/25.89 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 25.89 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.81/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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