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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.92 and 11.88 is: 16.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.92 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.92 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.92 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.93/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.38

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