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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.96 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.96 and 14.44 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.96 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.96 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.96 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.86/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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