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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 14.91 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.92 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.92 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.92 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.37/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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