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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.91 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.91 and 14.65 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.91 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.91 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.91 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.45/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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