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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 26.00 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 26.00 and 10.65 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 26.00 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/26.00 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 26.00 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.91/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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