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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.94 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.94 and 13.94 is: 19.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.94 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.94 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.94 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.70/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.24

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