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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.99 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.99 and 14.75 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.99 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.99 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.99 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.35/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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